SOLUTION: Five times the larger of two consecutive odd integers is equal to one more than eight times the smaller.Find the integers.

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Question 1148664: Five times the larger of two consecutive odd integers is equal to one more than eight times the smaller.Find the integers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Integers x and x+2;

5%28x%2B2%29=1%2B8x
If this makes sense and you understand it, then you solve and have your answer.